How far is Chicago from Philadelphia?

About 664 miles (1071 km) separate Chicago and Philadelphia.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Philadelphia leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Schuylkill River Trail, Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, The Franklin Institute and Arden Theatre Company.

Bus Chicago to Philadelphia from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 40m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	12:30pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	1:00pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 40m	3:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	6:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 12h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 50m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 45m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $251	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$91 - $1,691	Average Duration22h 16m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses54

Earliest bus departure4:45am

Distance661 miles (1065 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was my first time riding bus the worst experience ever the bus was delayed an hour an half got to my next stop at 3in he morning next bus available wasn’t till 11:30 the next day I am disabled it was the worst

Rysheedna S.

August 25, 2018

Bad communication, they are not helping, over booked that I have to miss my seat and two hours delay when.

Adesanmi A.

June 11, 2018

The bus smelled and seats no cleaned. They should be shampooed after every trip to prevent bugs etc.

Daijah H.

July 17, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/510,861 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Philadelphia?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Philadelphia, PA

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/10

$169

10/11

$178

Today

$164

10/13

$143

10/14

$110

10/15

$103

10/16

$115

10/17

$92

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 17, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $350 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-10-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Philadelphia!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$95	Daily Departures54
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 16m	Avg Price$154	Daily Departures5

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